Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 4 years

  • Marketing Services Brand Manager

    Marketing Services Brand Manager

    Job description
    Job Responsibilities

    Develop the strategy for driving awareness and visibility for the KCB Foundation focused on affinity of +40%.
    Drive the paid media strategy by negotiating annual contracts with mainstream media and finding innovative solutions to drive awareness and distinctively.
    Grow owned media strategy to a 1:1 ratio versus paid media for engagement programs
    Drive innovative communication channels at reasonable pricing e.g. branding of KCB buildings with digital solutions.
    Manage overall Brand Guardianship of KCB’s corporate identity ensuring a monolithic architecture is in place, oversee brand guidelines & ensure they are implemented consistently.
    Set annual targets and KPI’s for media ROI and awareness levels for the Group brand & KCB Foundation.
    Measure and track media ROI for Productivity & Efficiency measures.
    Manage and develop all media and advertising needs for auxiliary units e.g. Procurement, HR etc.
    Manage agency relationships (creative, PR, media, branding & sports agency) for procurement of the agencies, review and quality of service delivery.
    Manage internal communication program for staff.
    Manage research for Share of Voice (SOV), Monthly competitor advertising and industry trends, Media Publicity Index (MPI) and consolidate PR analysis for KCB Bank & Foundation

    Requirements
    For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

    A Bachelor of Commerce degree, with specialization in Marketing or any other related field is required
    Professional qualifications in CIM will be an added advantage
    A Master’s degree in Marketing will be an added advantage
    At least five (4) years’ experience in a relevant marketing role
    At least five (3) years’ experience in media buying
    Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
    Team player with demonstrated work ethics; consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
    Effective prioritization skills to meet a complex set of business demands and demonstrate delivery against multiple objectives.
    Assertive, self-motivated with desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
    An outstanding ability to communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written).

  • Senior Executive HR

    Senior Executive HR

    Job description
    Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds? Would you like to join a multicultural and passionate team in an entrepreneurial environment where boundaries in the global travel industry are challenged and new ideas and out-of-the-box thinking are welcomed and encouraged?
    What’s the position?
    We are currently recruiting a Senior HR Executive to join our Africa team in Nairobi. This role involves the following responsibilities:

    Recruiting: Create & update job profiles, screen CVs, schedule interviews, conduct interviews, prepare offer letters.
    Company Induction: Prepare introductory documents, conduct new team member orientation.
    Administrative & documentation support: file handling, record management, leave tracking, company policy drafting & administration, visa process, payroll.
    Employee welfare & support: Listen to employees personal problems and work-related challenges.
    Career management & development of team members: Drive annual appraisal preparation, keep track of career progress of team members and facilitate training and skills development.
    Company event management: Initiate and manage company events, coordinate with managers to foster consistent company culture and interaction between team members.

    What do we expect from you?

    Degree in human resource management or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution
    Minimum 3 – 4 years work experience in HR environment
    Strong empathy & listening skills
    Excellent verbal & written communication skills
    Attention to detail, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
    Pro-activeness and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
    Computer, filing & organizational skills
    Mental agility

  • Marketing Executive

    Marketing Executive

    Job Summary
    The High Commission of India, Nairobi invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Marketing Executive.
    Experience Level: Executive level
    Job Description
    The post carries a starting pay of US $ 1080 per month, with an annual increment of USD 32.
    Eligibility Criteria for Marketing Executive:
    Age Between 25-35 years.
    Educational Qualifications

    Graduates having Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, etc. with a high level of proficiency/skills in computers, fluency in Kiswahili & a good command over English.
    Experience 3-4 years of experience in the field of Marketing/Business.
    Nationality Applicants should be preferably Kenyan Nationals.

  • Resident Regional Finance Delegate Africa

    Resident Regional Finance Delegate Africa

    Job Description
    The Finance Delegates main responsibility is to provide assistance in financial and administrative support to NorCross programmes managed by the Regional Representation in Nairobi. The Finance Delegate will be deputy on all financial follow up in the absence of the Regional Finance Manager.
    The Finance Delegate is expected to assist the Regional Finance Manager on accounting, financial analysis, and monitoring costs related to all NorCross offices in Africa and provide assistance to NorCross offices and partners in Somalia/Kenya, Burundi/Mali, Madagascar and South Sudan in close collaboration with the Country Managers and the Regional Finance Manager.
    The project Manager is responsible to manage and perform key tasks, with an emphasis on optimal performance, timely action, and proactive systems development to assist the Norwegian Red Cross offices and program portfolio.
    The Finance Delegate is a resident delegate position; hence all applicants need to have a valid work permit for Kenya.
    Main responsibilities

    Process all financial accounting information including maintaining the NorCross financial accounting system at the Regional Office in Nairobi
    Support Vis a Vis NorCross Program staff and Partners in the region in the budget process, monitoring on financial reporting and control of cash requests.
    Provide financial analysis and data to support the Regional Finance Manager
    Support the NorCross portfolio in all aspects of the budgeting, accounting and financial monitoring by working closely with the Country Managers and Regional Delegation
    Support the tracking of income and expenditures to ensure timely accountability of financial transaction
    Ensure procurement processes are in line with NorCross requirements
    Provide timely reports on activities, progress and financial analysis
    Ensure effective working relationships with the National Societies and the NorCross team.
    Ensure update and feedback to NorCross to provide opportunities for sharing and internal learning within the department
    Provide relevant communication and fundraising materials as required

    Qualifications and Personal Skills

    Relevant degree with more than 3 years relevant work experience is required
    Minimum3 years of experience in operational and financial management
    Experience with Agresso
    Experience of working in an International Organization is desired
    Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting and financial monitoring
    Proven excellency in financial accountability
    Willingness to travel
    Basic to intermediate knowledge of Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement is desired
    Ability to work in partnerships with team members and partners employing distance processes of support
    Excellency in Excel and other relevant IT tools and systems
    Good communication skills
    Fluent written and oral skills in English, knowledge of French is an asset

    We offer

    A meaningful job in the world’s largest humanitarian organization
    Valuable field experience
    Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications

    Contract period: 24 months, starting as soon as possible.
    Family posting: no
    Position involves strong field presence so great mobility required

  • Public Health Director, Matoso Kenya Medical Director for Health Clinic, Kenya

    Public Health Director, Matoso Kenya Medical Director for Health Clinic, Kenya

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    This person will provide the leadership and management of Lalmba Kenya’s expanding public health programs. This includes overseeing mobile clinics providing ante- and post-natal care, planning and executing public health projects (such as community education groups, severe malnutrition interventions, promoting and providing HIV awareness programming, etc.) and supervising and training the local staff who work in these programs.
    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Qualified candidates are MPHs with minimum 1-2 years’ work experience, or RNs with management and public health experience.
    Must have good organizational and leadership skills and be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
    Must be willing to work in a very rural location. Proficiency with Word and Excel is highly desirable.
    Personnel management skills and/or experience are required.
    MUST be currently located in the U.S., South America, Canada or Europe.

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  • Program Manager, SAPFF

    Program Manager, SAPFF

    We’re looking for a Program Manager, SAPFF (Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya)
    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
    “Hidden hunger” is a form of undernutrition affecting millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. Caused by micronutrient deficiencies, it has been linked to numerous health and development issues. Food fortification is a cost-effective strategy for addressing hidden hunger, helping people to access the nutrition they need. The Strengthening African Processors of Fortified Foods (SAPFF) Project is a four-year $10 million project that is using a market-based approach to help food companies in Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania to increase the availability of nutritious foods by improving their capacity to produce and sell fortified foods for local markets. The level of this position will depend on the experience and skills of the candidate.
    POSITION DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Regional Program Director (RPD), The Program Manager’s duties and responsibilities will include:

    Monitor and follow-up on critical management and planning issues to ensure effective and timely project execution.
    Support the RPD in the overall monitoring of the project against milestones and work plans and in implementing necessary course corrections.
    Support review and finalization of internal and external project documents, including donor deliverables, presentation decks, and technical reports.
    In collaboration with the RPD and the Regional M&E Manager, design, review and continuously improve program implementation on the basis of feedback from staff, project participants, clients, and partners.
    Develop marketing and communications content including blog posts, fact sheets, case studies, brochures, etc.
    Support budget or contract modification processes, as needed.
    Support recruitment and contracting of staff, fellows, and interns, as needed.
    Plan, organize and participate in project meetings, workshops, seminars, and stakeholder events
    Assist RPD on a needs basis with other strategic and operational tasks.

    REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in international relations, economics, business or other relevant subjects. Master’s degree preferred.
    At least 3 years of work experience in international development in Africa Experience working or collaborating with agriculture private sector companies, preferred.
    Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical and quantitative skills.
    Strong budget management and financial analysis skills including proficiency in Excel.
    Ability to anticipate demand, manage multiple tasks/projects and meet tight deadlines.
    Proven team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
    Outstanding written communication skills including prior experience editing and proofreading documents.
    Strong project management skills including the ability to anticipate demand and manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting tight deadlines.
    Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet.
    Willingness to travel internationally up to 40% of the time.
    Fluency in English required.

    TechnoServe encourages diversity at all levels and across all facets of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

  • Deputy Representative

    Deputy Representative

    Job Description
    General position Objective and Job Environment
    The main objective of the Intersectional Deputy Representative (DR) position is to ensure efficient & effective support for coordination of the MSF Protocol office on implementation of the Host Country Agreement (HCA) in close collaboration with the Intersectional Board in Kenya.The DR will have delegated functions on representation (on behalf of the Regional Representative) from the Intersectional Board in the fulfilment of his/her mandate. He/she will not have any operational responsibilities, which remains the sole mandate of the HoM’s.He/she will be the first line technical advisor & focal point on relational and compliance issues of MSF with the concerned Government ministries and departments, and any other interlocutors (NGO/PBO Board, other International and Inter-governmental organisations) on any matters touching on the implementation of the HCA (but with no operational responsibility) and legal status of MSF in the country.
    Main tasks & responsibilities

    Coordination /Management and support in the Regional Office
    Assists, supports and deputizes for the Regional Representative in the technical management of the Protocol Office. This includes, but is not exclusively restricted to:

    Staff management – including evaluations and HR development strategies
    Managing running costs and other operational requirements

    Quality control

    Deputizes as the signatory for all documents prepared by the Protocol Office.
    Assists and supports in Protocol Office strategic vision development and implementation.
    Provide management support & technical Supervision of Protocol Office staff in areas of external relations, organization and communication.
    Prepare and implement on annual basis an operational plan/strategy and budget for the Protocol Office.
    Ensure the Host Country Agreement guideline is in place, adhered to and regularly updated.
    Ensure the office set up reflects, & is adapted to the needs of the operations, and responds effectively.
    Ensure there is proper coordination/interaction between the Protocol Office & operations/coordination’s through the Intersectional board.
    Advice MSF entities on matters of compliance with fiscal & administrative requirements from the authority/Government in collaboration with the Technical
    Coordinators; this includes update of guidelines, analysis of agreements or MoU’s.
    Provide input & analysis on the geo-political context locally & in the region that may impact on the HCA implementation environment.
    Provide administrative & other local fiscal support to the intersection functions in the country in collaboration with the operational centers.
    Contribute to the shaping of priorities and activities of these support services, including the development and implementation of an annual plan.
    Prepare and periodically update a risk analysis that continually reflects the position of MSF with regard to potential adverse operational impact while implementing the HCA and advice accordingly

    External Representation & networking (as delegated by the regional Representative &/or HCA Board

    Develop, review periodically and implement a long term engagement strategy to be approved by Intersectional Board. It should be updated according to context evolution and key actors dynamics and changes.
    Represent MSF in all HCA dealings with (principally) MoFA and other relevant interlocutors (diplomatic missions, agencies, international organisations).
    Maintain regular contacts with the key interlocutors to keep abreast of on goings and share/update & advise MSF missions
    Create and update a mapping of all interlocutors and their contacts identifying main actors and relationships/links within GoK and with MSF entities.
    Provide advice and input where necessary on internal/external communication to INGO, governmental agencies and civil society in as far as it may impact on the Host Country Agreement in Kenya.
    Support to develop and facilitate networks and representation for and with the Intersectional Board towards relevant ministries and other relevant institutions/ international organisations / NGOs as defined by the HCA Intersectional Board (activity further to the actor mapping).
    Follow up on the implementation of the HCA with various external interlocutors, including the NGO/PBO Act transition & implementation once commencement date is announced, and advice appropriately.
    Where needed, identify and justify the need for extra resources to facilitate the lobby & networking activities.
    Represent the Regional Representative in any other meeting as required.Intersection Coordination – Secretary of the HCA Board Intersection Coordination – Secretary of the HCA Board
    Inter-sectional Coordination- Secretary of the HCA Board
    Sit on the Intersectional Board as a Secretary taking minutes of regular meetings and keeping up to date information on all communication between members.
    Adequately brief incoming HoM’s & any MSF country representative of any MSF entity in the country.
    Ensure cohesion & coordination of information flow between various MSF entities under the Intersectional Board.
    Ensure that all technical issues related to HCA/common support services are well appropriated and implemented by relevant MSF coordination/entities in the country.

    Reporting

    Ensure all necessary statutory/compliance reports to MoFA, NGO Board and other relevant entities are properly and timely done.
    Support the operations with input on any reports/information required at the Intersectional Board level.
    Submit a quarterly report on the activities of the Protocol Office to the Regional Representative & Intersectional Board and SHIELD referents
    Provides and maintain institutional history/memory for the context on the HCA and related matters, with necessary documentation.

    Other

    Keep contact with the SHIELD and other missions’ regional offices (mainly in EA, or as deemed relevant) to capitalise on experiences and resources, and offer support where required.

    Selection Criteria
    Essential

    A university-level degree in International Relations, Political Studies or Management; or Diploma in a similar discipline with working experience in similar role.
    Masters degree and professional training in management, compliance (tax, administration) is a plus.
    2 years successful experience as Deputy MSF HoM or of comparable/equivalent experience in other entities or International organisations. Experience in
    Government, embassies or diplomatic missions are desired
    Must be fluent in English & Swahili, French and or Spanish will be an asset

    Desirable

    Soft skills: Completely fluent in English and Kiswahili; highly autonomous and strong communication skills (intersection position);
    Capacity to supervise and coordinate intersection positions/platforms; Good presentation skills (MOFA and other high-level forums and Ministries); solutions-oriented.
    High negotiation and diplomatic skills, strong management skills.
    Presentation skills (MOFA and other high-level forums and Ministries); solutions-oriented

    Competencies

    Commitment to MSF’s Principles
    Cross-cultural Awareness and Flexibility
    Analytical Thinking
    Results and Quality Orientation
    Service Orientation
    Planning and Organising
    Initiative and Innovation
    Capacity to Negotiate
    Teamwork and Cooperation

    Conditions

    Based in Nairobi MSF office with occasional travel to the field, around the region and visits to Barcelona HQ and Europe.
    Minimum commitment of 2 years
    Full time work.
    Annual gross salary: 3,827,887. KES plus secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy.

  • Account Support Officer

    Account Support Officer

    Job Description
    Provide a support service to the personal and business markets with regard to new account processing, account maintenance and investment roll-overs. Understand the risks associated with opening of accounts, dealing with mandates and specimen signatures as well as maintain a high level of integrity and ethical standards.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Account opening, maintenance and closing

    Capture and maintain data effectively and accurately.
    Process and maintain related documents and records.
    Ensure that routine compliance procedures and controls are followed in order to minimize the risk of loss through the opening of fraudulent and undesirable accounts.
    Comply with the Code of Banking Practice at all times.
    Follow detail steps as per Star 2 of 5 Star process.

    Mandates

    Obtain mandates for all accounts, where required.
    Ensure that mandates are correctly completed and conform to legal requirements.

    Administration

    Ensure the timeous processing and capturing of investment roll-overs.
    Correct exceptions highlighted on edit and demographic clean up reports promptly.
    File mandates and signature cards accurately.
    Resolve account detail queries and problems within laid-down time frames.

    Business development

    Sell the bank’s product reactively and pass on sales leads to the applicable areas.
    Legislative prohibitions.

    In terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act No 37 of 2002, (the Act) no staff member is permitted to provide any advice or intermediary service to a customer, in terms of a financial product, as determined by the Act, unless they have been appointed as a Representative of a licensed Financial Services Provider.
    In your current position you are not an accredited representative in terms of the Act, and are therefore prohibited from giving any advice or intermediary service to a customer in terms of a financial product.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Relevant Degree from recognised University
    3 – 4 Years branch banking experience, with exposure to frontline.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    A broad understanding of the bank’s procedures and policies and the application of the Group Reference Guide with particular emphasis on the account opening environment, policies and procedures.
    Knowledge of the Code of Banking Practice.
    Understanding of service and Managing Local Market sales initiatives.

  • Sales/ Marketing Representative Solar Technician

    Sales/ Marketing Representative Solar Technician

    Kentrain is recruiting a Sales/ Marketing Representative for one of our clients, a leading solar manufacturing and distributing company in East Africa
    Salary range is 40-50k + incentives.
    Qualifications

    University graduate – Energy Engineering preferred. B.Com/Business Administration with related professional qualifications in sales and marketing.
    Proven track record in sales & marketing, preferably in the solar industry, Hospitals and Hotels
    Thorough knowledge in technical/electrical field will be an added advantage.
    Should be computer literate.
    Minimum of 3-4years experience in the solar industry.
    ERC License.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
    Age bracket: 30 – 40 years.

    Qualities

    High level of Integrity.
    Strong, clear communication skills.
    Excellent in prospecting and closing sales.
    Leadership & Time Management skills.
    Strong organization, planning and team building skills.
    Strong commitment and self-drive.
    Proactive and result oriented individual, with sound management skills.
    Global/Cultural Management.
    Be ready to travel extensively and at short notice.
    Sound understanding of related Finance.

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